Scenic Drives

The Bow Valley Parkway and the Icefields Parkway

The Bow Valley Parkway is the relaxed scenic route to Lake Louise and a convenient way to get a taste of the wilderness, wildlife, and natural beauty of Banff National Park.

The Icefields Parkway climbs north of Lake Louise 160kms and tours past expansive valleys, snow-capped mountains, roadside waterfalls and right up to the doorstep of a glacier you can actually walk on. This will be far more than just the most sublime and spectacular road trip you’ve ever taken, so be sure to allow extra time for pictures at scenic viewpoints and a few minutes to read interpretive signs that explain the area. You can even take along a tour guide for your vehicle!

Download a brochure with maps and points of interest for both scenic drives in Banff National Park (pdf 649.46 kB)